Lack of a High School Diploma Hurts not just Individuals

The lack of a high school diploma hurts not just individuals ... but is costing the nation billions of dollars a year.

National Public Radio NewsSteve DrummondOctober 24, 2005

The lack of a high school diploma hurts not just individuals ... but is costing the nation billions of dollars a year. New research out today says the costs of inequality in education are staggering...No question, it would cost a lot to lower the high school dropout rate. But studies presented today at Columbia Universty conclude that NOT fixing the problem is costing much much more.

Lack of a High School Diploma Hurts not just Individuals

National Public Radio NewsSteve DrummondOctober 24, 2005

The lack of a high school diploma hurts not just individuals ... but is costing the nation billions of dollars a year. New research out today says the costs of inequality in education are staggering...No question, it would cost a lot to lower the high school dropout rate. But studies presented today at Columbia Universty conclude that NOT fixing the problem is costing much much more.